A tourist in America

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Originally uploaded by Cooky2.

There is a place called Falling Water, about one and a half hours drive North of Morgantown. It was created by the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright for the wealthy Kaufmann family and is a masterpiece of the 20th century, famous for its concrete and steel construction. The fact that it is built over a series of small waterfalls and incorporates some of the actual rocks in its construction that makes it so unique. It is set amongst tall trees and rhododendrons and is just beautiful. The construction was begun in 1936 and completed in 1938.

A tour guide takes you through the main house and then on up to the guest house and servants quarters, both of the same style and strong clean lines. Unfortunately no photos of the interiors are permitted, however we were made aware of the original pieces of art and sculptures, from the Picasso outside the guest bathroom, to the 14th century carved wooden statue of the Madonna and child.

Everything about Falling Water was built to reflect the natural surroundings and is entrusted to the care of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. To see more photos, click on the picture and it will take you to my Flickr photo page.